Modern Warfare

A prequel to the Starscape Chronicles franchise. Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Harmon, a mid-level military special operations commander, is selected to represent his nation and lead an international task force. Their mission: Investigate a new extraterrestrial faction, already gaining influence over their world, and conduct an ongoing threat assessment, recommending courses of action as well as implementing said interventions as directed by "The Escalon Council."

26 prayers of Charles Spurgeon presented as a pattern to keep prayers fresh and vital. Updated to Modern English for Today’s Reader.

The Great War of Our Time offers an unprecedented assessment of the CIA while at the forefront of our nation's war against al-Qa'ida and during the most remarkable period in the history of the agency. Called the "Bob Gates of his generation", Michael Morell is a top CIA officer who saw it all - the only person with President Bush on 9/11/01 and with President Obama on 5/1/11, when Usama Bin Laden was brought to justice.

Can Nuclear War Ever Be Just? In a world teetering on the edge of renewed global conflict, The Just War Tradition and Nuclear Weapons in the New Cold War Era confronts the chilling reality of modern warfare with moral clarity and philosophical depth. Lawrence J. Terlizzese revisits the timeless ethical questions of war and peace, applying the classic principles of just war theory to today’s most dangerous weapons and geopolitical tensions. From the halls of ancient Rome to the deserts of Iraq, from pacifism to proportionality, Terlizzese traces the historical, biblical, and philosophical ...

“In the rugged terrains of Afghanistan, a unique battle brews—one not just of bullets and strategies but of beliefs and soul-stirring revelations. Major Arjuna, a skilled combatant with the coalition forces, faces an inner turmoil as he prepares to engage with insurgents in a remote village. The stakes are personal—leading the insurgents is his very own mentor, a man who once taught him the profound verses of the Bhagavad-Gita. Amid the chaos, Arjuna grapples with haunting questions of duty, righteousness, and morality. When the divine intervenes, taking the form of an unexpected ...

The twentieth century is usually seen as "the century of total war." But as the historian David A. Bell argues in this landmark work, the phenomenon actually began much earlier, in the era of muskets, cannons, and sailing ships—in the age of Napoleon. In a sweeping, evocative narrative, Bell takes us from campaigns of "extermination" in the blood-soaked fields of western France to savage street fighting in ruined Spanish cities to central European battlefields where tens of thousands died in a single day. Between 1792 and 1815, Europe plunged into an abyss of destruction.

Bytes and Bullets is an analytically rich account of how technology is upending global competition. Through engaging stories and original research, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace senior fellow Steven Feldstein shows how the West’s dominance is being undercut at every turn by commercialization, China's growing capabilities, and new regional powers building their own spheres of influence. He offers eye-opening insights from modern conflicts and proposes concrete strategies that democracies must adopt in order to maintain control.

The front line guide to surviving and defeating enemy drones In the trenches of modern warfare, the biggest threat doesn’t always come from tanks or artillery—it comes from above. Counter-Drone Warfare in Ukraine is a real-world, boots-on-the-ground manual based on frontline experience fighting against FPV drones, Mavic-style quadcopters, and strike UAVs. This practical guide combines proven techniques used by Ukrainian defenders to spot, jam, shoot down, or evade hostile drones in combat conditions. Inside you’ll learn: How to avoid detection by reconnaissance drones Best practices ...

To effectively combat the rise of global terrorism, the US military must now rely on more than traditional weapons and tactics. Don Riley of the US Cyber Command is given charge of a brand new effort: A new team in the CIA Operations Directorate called Emerging Threats. To establish this team he recruits three talented recent commissioned naval officers - Janet Everett, Michael Goodwin, and Andrea Ramirez - and together they uncover a new terrorist group.

**Battling Shadows: Spiritual Warfare in the Modern Age** In a world where darkness seems to grow ever stronger, how do we stand firm against the unseen forces that seek to disrupt our peace and purpose? *Battling Shadows: Spiritual Warfare in the Modern Age* takes you on a profound journey into the depths of spiritual warfare, equipping you with the wisdom, strategies, and faith needed to confront and overcome the shadows that loom in our daily lives. Drawing from timeless biblical truths and modern-day experiences, this compelling guide explores the reality of spiritual battles in today's...

Basic training was a disaster. His first mission was worse. But somehow, Private Johnny Durham is still alive—and that’s the real miracle. What happens when the world’s most unlucky soldier stumbles his way through the ranks of the U.S. Army? Absolute chaos.

In the bleak moments after defeat on mainland Europe in winter 1939, Winston Churchill knew that Britain had to strike back hard. So Britain's wartime leader called for the lightning development of a completely new kind of warfare, recruiting a band of eccentric free-thinking warriors to become the first 'deniable' secret operatives to strike behind enemy lines, offering these volunteers nothing but the potential for glory and all-but-certain death.

Starting not with the United States but with the Corsican constitution of 1755, The Gun, the Ship, and the Pen moves through every continent, disrupting accepted narratives. Both monarchs and radicals play a role, from Catherine the Great of Russia, with her remarkable Nakaz, to Sierra Leone's James Africanus Horton, to Tunisia's Khayr-al-Din, a creator of the first modern Islamic constitution. Throughout, Colley demonstrates how constitutions evolved in tandem with warfare, and how they have functioned to advance empire as well as promote nations.

In April 1986 a series of explosions shook the Chernobyl nuclear reactor. Flames lit up the sky, and radiation escaped to contaminate the land and poison the people for years to come. While officials tried to hush up the accident, Svetlana Alexievich spent years collecting testimonies from survivors - clean-up workers, residents, firefighters, resettlers, widows, orphans - crafting their voices into a haunting oral history of fear, anger and uncertainty, but also dark humour and love.

Throughout history, both military and commercial entities around the world have utilized these methods, and even since the formalization of psychological operations during WW2, our methods have improved greatly, but we are still only touching the "tip of the iceberg", so to speak, of what is truly possible.

"The Art of Digital Warfare" is a must-read for any marketer looking to win in the modern landscape. Drawing on the timeless strategies of Sun Tzu's "The Art of War," this book provides practical tips and case studies for navigating the fast-paced world of digital marketing. With chapters on planning and strategy, intelligence and information, adaptability, communication, leadership, timing, and unconventional thinking, this book covers all the essential elements of a successful marketing campaign. Filled with quotes from "The Art of War" and practical tips, this book is a comprehensive ...

With methods so powerful they can conquer an adversary’s spirit, you can use Master Tzu’s strategies to overcome any challenge, from warfare to self-defense to business negotiations. This book starts with the classic 1910 translation of The Art of War, adds modern and historical insight, and demonstrates how to put the master’s timeless wisdom to use in your everyday life. In this fashion, The Art of War becomes accessible for the modern mind, simultaneously entertaining, enlightening, and practical.

Dive deep into the heart of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 with this comprehensive guide filled with expert cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks. Uncover the secrets to mastering weapons, dominating maps, and outsmarting your opponents. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a fresh recruit, this guide will equip you with the strategies needed to elevate your gameplay.

Un recorrido de seis siglos, de las primeras armas de fuego a la bomba atómica, que da cuenta de las relaciones entre industria, diplomacia y destrucción. La entrada de los países europeos en la modernidad no es ajena, como ningún proceso histórico, al desarrollo armamentístico y militar: los imperios españoles, portugueses, británicos u holandeses se consiguieron y se administraron con pólvora.

Sun Tzu was a famous Chinese general whose mastery of strategy was so exceptional that he reportedly transformed 180 courtesans into skilled soldiers in a single training session. While that episode was likely exaggerated, historians agree that Sun Tzu defeated the Ch'u, Qi, and Chin states for King Ho-Lu, forging his empire. With methods so powerful they can conquer an adversary's spirit, you can use Master Tzu's strategies to overcome any challenge, from warfare to self-defense to business negotiations.